Rhyd Ddu Station Car Park – Hafod Ruffydd Viewpoint loop from Rhyd-ddu

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Rhyd Ddu Station Car Park – Hafod Ruffydd Viewpoint loop from Rhyd-ddu

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Rhyd Ddu Station Car Park – Hafod Ruffydd Viewpoint loop from Rhyd-ddu

04:14

15.4km

260m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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54 m

Rhyd Ddu Station Car Park

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Spacious car park, called Rhyd Ddu Station Car Park, with some facilities such as toilets and the possibility to refill drinking water. Parking is paid (up to 4 hours: £5, …

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5.66 km

Hafod Ruffydd Viewpoint

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Interesting bit of history, a great little lung busting hill sprint at the highest point of the sidmouth to budleigh trail for me.

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6.90 km

View of Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

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During a walk through Beddgelert Forest, you get a beautiful view of the surrounding mountains.

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7.65 km

View of Snowdon Across Llyn Llewelyn

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Slightly above Llyn Llewelyn you have a nice view of Snowdon and the surrounding peaks. Enjoy this beautiful view.

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11.4 km

View of Snowdon

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Snowdon (Welsh: Yr Wyddfa), 1085 meters high, is beautiful to see. Here you have a good view of it in clear weather.

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14.3 km

Ruined Stone Cottage in Eryri National Park

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Remains of local slate mining. All small quarries in the area are now closed and agriculture and tourism are the main economic activities.
(Information board on site)

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14.8 km

Llyn y Gadair

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This lake is located near the village of Rhyd-ddu (not at the foot of Cadair Idris mountain). The lake has a surface area of 50 hectares and is situated 182 …

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15.3 km

Rhyd Ddu Path

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With the spectacular Snowdon Massif to the east, the Nantlle Ridge rising dramatically to the west and the grand Moel Hebog and family to the south, Rhyd Ddu is simply …

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